Assembling The Blower - Stihl BGE 61 Instruction Manual

Use only high-quality
–
spare parts. Otherwise,
there may be a risk of
accidents and damage to
the unit. If you have any
questions in this respect,
consult a servicing dealer.
To avoid risks, work on the
–
machine (e. g. replacing a
damaged power cord) may
only be carried out by
authorized dealers or
qualified electricians.
Clean plastic parts with a
cloth. Harsh detergents can
damage the plastic.
Clean ventilation slots in
motor housing as needed.
The machine must be
serviced regularly. Do not
attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in
the Instruction Manual. All
other work should be carried
out by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use
of genuine STIHL spare parts.
Such parts have been
optimized for the machine and
the user's requirements.
STIHL recommends that
maintenance and repair work
be carried out only by
BGE 61, BGE 71
authorized STIHL dealers.
STIHL dealers receive regular
training and are supplied with
technical information.

Assembling the Blower

Disconnect the plug from the power
N
supply.
Mounting the Blower Tube
BGE 71, BGE 81:
Your blower can be switched on only
when the blower tube is properly
mounted. The union nut activates a
switch which closes the circuit to allow
the motor to be switched on.
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Line up the recesses. The arrow (2)
N
must be on the top of the blower
tube (1).
Push the blower tube (1) into the
N
blower housing stub (3) as far as the
stop.
Push the union nut (4) over the
N
blower housing stub (3) and turn it in
the direction of the arrow until the
tab (5) engages the opening (6) in
the union nut.
BGE 71, BGE 81:
You will hear the safety switch being
N
activated.
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